Forretress
TL;DR. Forretress is a bug/steel-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 465. Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Stat spread.
Total of 465. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Forretress in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Forretress reaches 2,282 CP at level 40 and 2,611 CP as a best buddy.
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Forretress in competitive play.
Forretress is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #8 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Forretress.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Forretress, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Forretress?
Forretress is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Forretress weak to?
Forretress takes 4× damage from Fire. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.
What is Forretress resistant to?
Forretress is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Grass.
How does Forretress evolve?
Forretress evolves from Pineco (Level 31). Forretress is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Forretress from?
Forretress was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0205.
What are Forretress's base stats?
Forretress has HP 75, Attack 90, Defense 140, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 60, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 465.
What are Forretress's abilities?
Forretress can have the ability Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Overcoat.
Is Forretress legendary or mythical?
No. Forretress is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Forretress's best stat?
Forretress's highest base stat is Defense at 140, which ranks 11th of 152 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Forretress good?
Forretress has a base stat total of 465, the 466th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 65th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Forretress as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Forretress is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Forretress vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 152 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Forretress | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 62 | +13 |
| Attack | 90 | 76 | +14 |
| Defense | 140 | 84 | +56 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 63 | -3 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 70 | -10 |
| Speed | 40 | 60 | -20 |
| Total | 465 | 415 | +50 |
Forretress appears in 27 games.
Every mainline release where Forretress is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Forretress in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.
Forretress appears in 47 episodes.
From EP260 (2002-07-25) through JN140 (2023-02-03).
- EP260 Hatch Me If You Can Original 2003-08-09
- EP261 Entei at Your Own Risk Original 2003-08-16
- EP273 Playing with Fire! Original 2003-10-04
- EP274 Johto Photo Finish Original 2003-10-11
- AG004 You Never Can Taillow Advanced Generation 2003-11-22
- AG008 A Tail with a Twist Advanced Generation 2003-12-06
- AG009 Taming of the Shroomish Advanced Generation 2003-12-06
- AG011 A Bite to Remember Advanced Generation 2003-12-13
- AG012 The Lotad Lowdown Advanced Generation 2003-12-20
- AG014 All in a Day's Wurmple Advanced Generation 2004-01-03
- AG015 Gonna Rule the School! Advanced Generation 2004-01-10
- AG019 Sharpedo Attack! Advanced Generation 2004-01-31
+ 35 more episodes
- AG023 Gone Corphishin' Advanced Generation 2004-02-21
- AG024 A Corphish Out of Water Advanced Generation 2004-02-28
- AG025 A Mudkip Mission Advanced Generation 2004-03-13
- AG026 Turning Over a Nuzleaf Advanced Generation 2004-03-27
- AG029 Ready, Willing and Sableye Advanced Generation 2004-05-01
- AG033 Now That's Flower Power! Advanced Generation 2004-05-22
- AG034 Having a Wailord of a Time Advanced Generation 2004-05-22
- AG035 Win, Lose or Drew! Advanced Generation 2004-05-29
- AG040 Watt's with Wattson Advanced Generation 2004-09-04
- AG049 Maxxed Out! Advanced Generation 2004-10-30
- AG052 Cheer Pressure Advanced Generation 2004-11-06
- AG057 Going for a Spinda Advanced Generation 2004-11-27
- AG059 Manectric Charge Advanced Generation 2004-12-04
- AG064 True Blue Swablu Advanced Generation 2005-02-05
- AG066 Exploud and Clear Advanced Generation 2005-02-19
- AG082 A Shroomish Skirmish Advanced Generation 2005-06-11
- AG084 Who's Flying Now? Advanced Generation 2005-06-25
- AG087 Crazy as a Lunatone Advanced Generation 2005-08-20
- AG099 It's Still Rocket Roll to Me Advanced Generation 2005-10-29
- AG102 Where's Armaldo? Advanced Generation 2005-11-19
- AG108 Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt Advanced Generation 2006-01-14
- AG117 Berry, Berry Interesting Advanced Generation 2006-02-11
- AG118 Less is Morrison Advanced Generation 2006-02-11
- AG124 Island Time Advanced Generation 2006-03-04
- AG134 A Real Cleffa Hanger Advanced Generation 2006-04-15
- AG137 Hooked on Onix Advanced Generation 2006-05-06
- AG138 Rough, Tough Jigglypuff Advanced Generation 2006-05-13
- AG156 From Cradle to Save Advanced Generation 2006-10-14
- AG159 Off the Unbeaten Path Advanced Generation 2006-10-21
- AG161 Odd Pokémon Out! Advanced Generation 2006-10-28
- AG167 What I Did for Love! Advanced Generation 2006-11-18
- AG175 Going for Choke! Advanced Generation 2006-11-30
- AG183 Aipom and Circumstance! Advanced Generation 2006-12-14
- AG192 Home is Where the Start Is! Advanced Generation 2007-03-03
- JN140 Bearing Down Easy! Journeys 2023-09-08
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Forretress partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Forretress partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Forretress cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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